European brass astrolabe - replica

European brass astrolabe replica
A legendary medieval computer, a precise navigation device and astronomical instrument. The astrolabe is an astronomical computer used to determine time based on the position of the Sun and stars. Thanks to it, people could find out the time centuries ago. A question that is trivial today was, in the pre-smartphone era, a great challenge. It made it possible to determine the timing of phenomena such as sunrises and sunsets, and allowed the determination of star positions and directions. It was used to perform many advanced calculations. A modernized star map. The device can be used for current measurements. The astrolabe reproduces a 3D star map on a flat surface. It also served as a navigation device.Its history began more than 2000 years ago. Over the centuries, knowledge was developed and increasingly complex devices were built. Arab scholars deserve much of the credit. Sources report that with this device, for example, a very accurate map of Baghdad was created in the Middle Ages. It was thanks to them that the astrolabe arrived in Europe in the 12th century. Until around 1650 it was the most common astronomical instrument, after which it was replaced by more precise instruments. Our astrolabe stands out for its attention to detail, high historical value and elegant workmanship. It is supplied complete with a wooden stand.
Gadget at a glance:
• European brass astrolabe
• replica
• functional device, can be used for measurements
• Renaissance-style replica
• handmade
• dimensions: max. height 12 cm, diameter 10 cm, depth 0.7 cm
• set to 50% of geographic latitude.
• gift packaging, shrink-wrapped
• great gift for an astronomer, a souvenir for an astronomy enthusiast
Product dimensions: 21 x 19 x 5 cm
Product weight: 0.6 kg
Minimum order: 1 piece
Stand/display: none